Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Herbaceous Perennial
Shrub
Origin
China, Japan, Korea
Southeastern United States, South-Central United States, Southwestern United States, Mexico
Types
Not Available
Gaillardia pulchella var. Australis
Gaillardia pulchella var. Picta
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Dappled Shade, meadows, Shady Edge, Sunny Edge, Woodland Garden
Brushlands, damp meadows, gardens, Grassland, Shaded sites
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
Not Available
Sunset Zone
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Light Yellow, Ivory
Yellow, Red
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Black
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Ovate
Irregular
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Partial shade, Full Shade
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Poorly Drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Late Winter
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Tolerances
Wet Site
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Divison, Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Water once every two or three weeks
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Never Over-water, Water twice a day in the initial period, Water when soil is dry
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Alkaline, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loamy, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Poorly Drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial shade, Full Shade
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove the old foliage
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune to stimulate growth, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
Use a fertilizer ratio of 16-4-8
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize in spring
Pests and Diseases
No serious insect or disease problems
Pests and diseases free
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Double
Foliage Texture
Bold
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Invasive
Sometimes
Sometimes
Attracts
Not Available
Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
no allergic reactions
no allergic reactions
Aesthetic Uses
Bog Garden, Showy Purposes
Beautification
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antiasthamatic, Antispasmodic, Expectorant, Poultice
No Medicinal Use
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Stem
Flowers
Other Uses
Can be boiled and seasoned, pickled, Used as umbrellas by Japanese children, Used as walking sticks, Used like rhubarb
Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bog Garden, Container, Feature Plant, Water Gardens
Cottage garden, Edging, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
PETASITES japonicus
GAILLARDIA pulchella 'Baltoredem'
Common Name
Giant Butterbur, Japanese Butterbur
Firewheel
In Hindi
Giant Butterbur
Firewheel
In German
Riesen Pestwurz
Feuerrad
In French
géant Butterbur
Firewheel
In Spanish
gigante petasita
Firewheel
In Greek
Giant Butterbur
Firewheel
In Portuguese
Carrapicho gigante
Firewheel
In Polish
Giant Lepiężnik
Firewheel
In Latin
Giant Butterbur
Firewheel
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Not Available
Class
Magnoliopsida
Not Available
Order
Asterales
Asterales
Family
Asteraceae
Asteraceae
Genus
Petasites
Gaillardia
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Campanuliden, Eudicots
Tribe
Senecioneae
Embryophyta
Subfamily
Asteroideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Giant Butterbur and Firewheel
Season and care of Giant Butterbur and Firewheel is important to know. While considering everything about Giant Butterbur and Firewheel Care, growing season is an essential factor. Giant Butterbur season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Firewheel season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Giant Butterbur is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Firewheel is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Giant Butterbur is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Firewheel is Neutral, Alkaline.
Giant Butterbur and Firewheel Physical Information
Giant Butterbur and Firewheel physical information is very important for comparison. Giant Butterbur height is 60.00 cm and width 120.00 cm whereas Firewheel height is 45.70 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Giant Butterbur and Firewheel are as follows:
Giant Butterbur flower color: Light Yellow and Ivory
Giant Butterbur leaf color: Green
Firewheel flower color: Yellow and Red
- Firewheel leaf color: Gray Green
Care of Giant Butterbur and Firewheel
Care of Giant Butterbur and Firewheel include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Giant Butterbur pruning is done Remove the old foliage and Firewheel pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune to stimulate growth, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Remove deadheads. In summer Giant Butterbur needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Firewheel needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.